Bankwell Financial Group Named to Piper Sandler's 2026 Sm-All Stars Class
Business Wire•20/10/2026•09:00 ET
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Key Highlights
- ➤Core EPS grew 104.2% year over year through June 30, 2026
- ➤Organic loans grew 10.9% and deposits 8.7% year over year
- ➤Q2 net income reached $12.4 million, or $1.52 per diluted share
- ➤Net interest margin expanded 48 basis points year over year to 3.58%
- ➤Brokered deposits fell $519.9 million, or 50.6%, from 2022 peak
Expert Statements
Christopher R. Gruseke, Chief Executive Officer of Bankwell Financial Group
“This recognition is a testament to the consistent execution of our strategy and the dedication of our team. We have remained focused on profitable growth, strengthening our funding base, maintaining strong credit quality, and delivering improved financial performance. While we are proud to be included in this year’s list of Piper Sandler’s top performing small cap financial institutions, we view it as validation of the work we’ve done to build a stronger franchise and position Bankwell for sustained long-term success,”
Bankwell Financial Group Named to Piper Sandler's 2026 Sm-All Stars Class
Recognition reflects strong performance across growth, profitability, credit quality and capital strength as Bankwell expands margins and builds a stronger core deposit base
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